Bleacher Seating Systems

The U.S. Air Force, through the 502d Contracting Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio–Lackland, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified small businesses capable of providing eight bleacher seating systems for installation at Camp Bullis and Lackland, Texas. Each system must accommodate approximately 125 spectators, be fully transportable on a trailer chassis compliant with DOT and NHTSA standards, and feature UV-stabilized polymers and corrosion-resistant steel or aluminum construction to withstand long-term outdoor exposure. The systems must include retractable hitches, tandem-axle suspensions, electric brakes, breakaway safety systems, DOT-approved lighting, automatic leveling jacks, full-length non-slip footboards, integrated guardrails, and one-person push-button hydraulic deployment. Installation must occur between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays, with contractors responsible for off-loading without loading dock access, assembling, inspecting, training staff, removing all packaging debris, and restoring sites to original condition. The requirement is restricted to small businesses under NAICS code 337127 as a total small business set-aside, and respondents must confirm their small business status and provide estimated delivery timelines post-award. The solicitation, identified as FA301626Q7028, is strictly a Request for Information and not a formal solicitation; no pricing, contract values, or award mechanisms are included. Responses must be submitted via email by 30 April 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CDT to the designated points of contact. Technical compliance is evaluated against the Statement of Work and Salient Characteristics attachments, which mandate adherence to the International Building Code for egress and seating layout, compliance with Air Force records management instructions, and pre-installation operational demonstrations observed by government personnel. While no formal contract clauses, evaluation factors, payment details, or unique identification requirements are specified—consistent with its pre-solicitation nature—the procurement demands full contractor responsibility for transportation risk, site cleanup, and compliance with commercial transportation and construction codes. No MIL-STDs are referenced, but DOT and NHTSA standards govern trailer safety systems, and all components must be designed for durability and minimal maintenance in uncontrolled outdoor environments.